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Is TAPERER a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, TAPERER is a valid word in US Scrabble and UK Scrabble, worth 9 points.

Base score before bonus squares; blank tiles score zero.

What does TAPERER mean?

Taperer is a form of TAPER.

  1. verb

    diminish gradually

    “Interested tapered off”

  2. noun

    a convex shape that narrows toward a point

  3. noun

    the property possessed by a shape that narrows toward a point (as a wedge or cone)

  4. noun

    a loosely woven cord (in a candle or oil lamp) that draws fuel by capillary action up into the flame

Definitions from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.

Points

9

Scrabble

10

Words With Friends

7

Letters

T (1) + A (1) + P (3) + E (1) + R (1) + E (1) + R (1) = 9 points in Scrabble.

Dictionary status

  • Scrabble (US & Canada)Valid
  • Scrabble (UK & worldwide)Valid
  • Words With FriendsListed

Scrabble lists: NWL2023 (US & Canada) and CSW24 (UK & worldwide). WWF uses our ENABLE reference plus verified additions. “Listed” and “Not listed” describe that reference; check acceptance in the game. Sources reviewed 2026-10-03.

Hooks for TAPERER

Single letters that turn TAPERER into another valid word in US Scrabble. Hooks let you extend a word already on the board.

Front hooks0

None — nothing can be added to the front.

Back hooks1

Anagrams of TAPERER

Words that use exactly the same letters.

Words you can make from TAPERER

The 60 highest-scoring words using these letters.

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